Economic Analysis and Operations Support Division, Economics and Research Department
Closing date: 19 Jul 2011 , 5:00 p.m. (1700 Manila Time, 0900 GMT)
Job Purpose:
EREA serves a critical interface between ADB's operations and development research and contributes to enhancing the relevance, responsiveness, and quality of ADB operations. In close collaboration with two other divisions in ERD, EREA provides the following areas of services: (i) conducting high quality research on development issues in Asia and the Pacific, diagnostics of critical development constraints at the regional, country, and sector levels, and analytical work on project economic analysis and impact evaluation methodologies; (ii) working with country and project teams to strengthen the economic analysis that underpins the ADB's country partnership strategies (CPS) and the design of projects and programs; and (iii) developing and conducting staff learning programs to raise the awareness of and encourage the consistent application of economic principles and methods in operations. The position is to lead the division in carrying out all of its activities.
Expected Outcomes:
a. Leadership and Strategic Management
- Lead, establish and cascade the division's vision, goals, strategic priorities and key result areas in support of ADB's and departmental goals and in compliance with ADB policies.
- Lead the planning, implementation and supervision of work plans as well as monitor and ensure the quality of outputs and the achievement of long term goals and annual targets for the division.
- Lead a team of highly-motivated economists working in diverse areas of development research and diagnostics at the regional, country, and sector levels; operations support for strengthening economic analysis underpinning CPS papers, programs, and projects; and delivery of learning programs in economic analysis.
- Provide leadership in professional and operational matters, taking the lead in contributing new and innovative approaches to policy and operational issues.
b. External Relations and Coordination
- Represent ERD and ADB externally for policy discussions and consultations with regional governments, research institutes, and other development agencies.
c. Internal Relations
- Pursue team building actively and strengthen staff competency in the division, and promote effective partnerships within ERD, and with other departments and offices.
- Represent ERD in Management decision meetings on ADB policies, strategies and operations proposals, and in interdepartmental task forces on topics relevant to ERD.
d. Division Operations Management
- Lead the effective day-to-day operations and provide guidance on research issues and ADB policies.
- Support the Chief Economist in developing and implementing the ERD's medium term work programs.
- Inform and provide recommendations to the Chief Economist of significant developments, emerging opportunities and challenges in area of responsibility.
- Lead and facilitate effective division coordination and cooperation with other ADB departments and internal stakeholders.
- Undertake the performance management of the division, including motivation of division staff.
- Lead the planning, budgeting and monitoring the implementation of the division's annual work plans that are consistent with ERD's medium term work programs.
e. Staff Supervision
- Create and lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure the overall quality of its work.
- Manage the performance of teams and individuals providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to team and individuals and ensure their on-going learning and development.
Educational Requirements:
Master's Degree in Economics, Development, or related fields preferably at PhD level, or its equivalent; or University degree in Economics, Development, or related fields and at least 10 years ADB work experience
Relevant Experience And Other Requirements:
- Proven leadership skills and managerial abilities to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level;
- At least 15 years of substantive experience in economic/development research at country, sector, and/or project levels;
- Ability to conduct economic analysis at the project/program level and to design and prepare country partnership strategies;
- A good record of publications in professional journals on economics and development topics;
- International experience working in development in several countries;
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with sound judgment and decision-making capacity
- Proven competence and ability to lead and manage diverse teams of professional staff, national officers, and administrative staff;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to confidently and effectively interact with staff, management, and external counterparts; and
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Core Competencies:
Application of Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Develops and shares new theories and applications
- Develops other specialists in ADB and client organizations as a subject matter expert
- Convinces sophisticated clients to follow ADB's technical advice
- Focuses on creating depth in area of technical expertise within ADB
Client Orientation
- Leads complex client negotiations to achieve mutually agreeable outcomes
- Guides others on how to effectively involve diverse groups of stakeholders and clients in strategic planning
- Ensures consistent client satisfaction, particularly in highly sensitive and complex situations
- Proactively manages relationships with decision makers and opinion leaders that contributes to achieving ADB's goals
Achieving Results and Problem Solving
- Conducts complex analyses and reviews to achieve planned results
- Integrates projects and programs contributing to sector, country, and regional results
- Identifies and plans for future issues in programs and initiatives
- Designs operational processes, resources, and systems, to deliver higher quality results at lower cost
- Manages for results by planning staff resources, implementing, monitoring, and reporting outcomes
Working Together
- Leads the achievement of interdepartmental or multi-client project goals
- Builds sustainable and productive long-term relationships with strategic partners at Ministerial, Central Agency and Sector level while appreciating differing objectives and concerns
- Actively manages potential team conflict situations before they arise
- Builds a safe environment within teams where staff and clients feel comfortable to openly share differing views and opinions
Communication and Knowledge Sharing
- Diligently seeks and acts on feedback from internal and external stakeholders
- Consistently provides the appropriate level and amount of communication to internal and external stakeholders
- Develops approaches for information access and the dissemination of relevant knowledge solutions
- Stimulates the formation of novel and useful knowledge products and services
Innovation and Change
- Acts as a change sponsor to win the support of those who are resistant to Strategy 2020 or organizational changes
- Persuasively communicates the reasons for organization change, addressing concerns and encouraging thinking beyond possible immediate personal inconveniences
- Anticipates the need for changes in policies and procedures to increase the effectiveness of ADB's assistance
- Drives the development of a continuous improvement and openness to change culture throughout ADB
Managing Staff
- Ensures consistent and transparent application of staff policies in all situations, even when challenged by stakeholders
- Proactively manages the performance of all staff by delivering meaningful feedback about strengths, development areas, and performance issues at all opportunities
- Prioritizes staff management by building an open and supportive environment where all staff are focused on results, even in difficult situations
- Motivates staff to collaboratively achieve Departmental results and collectively share achievements
- Considers team strengths, development priorities, and divisional accountabilities, when distributing tasks and accountabilities
Leadership and Strategic Thinking
- Aligning words with actions
- Seeks opportunities to gain support and buy-in from internal and external stakeholders for ADB's vision, mission and strategy
- Motivates others who are unclear or not aligned with the priorities of Strategy 2020 by explaining the rationale and big picture supporting objectives
- Sought out to assist in aligning Departmental and organizational strategies and work plans with the needs of Strategy 2020
- Consistently involves current and potential stakeholders in designing and managing organizational changes needed to achieve ADB's strategic objectives
Accountability
- Consistently assumes responsibility for Divisional or Departmental actions by explaining successes, failures, and proposing remedial actions
- Invests significant time in creating a culture of accountability and responsibility by using experience and advice to guide others
- Share accountability to improve the Division or Departmental performance and effectiveness
- Quickly manages and resolves situations when accountabilities are not met
Inspiring Trust and Integrity
- Expresses views and behaves that enforces ADB values and inspires others to follow
- Establishes an environment that encourages open communication and responsible information sharing
- Delivers on commitments, obligations, and promises
- Avoids abuse of power or authority in any circumstance
- Consistently applies and upholds ADB rules and code of conduct
- Takes prompt and consistent action to address unprofessional, improper, or unethical behavior, including possible misconduct and violations to ADB's anticorruption policy
- Acts promptly to address any situations of perceived, potential, or actual conflicts of interest
- Maintains confidentiality of information in accordance with ADB rules
Immediate Reporting Relationships / Other Information:
The position reports to: Chief Economist, ERD
The following staff positions report to the Assistant Chief Economist: International Staff, National Staff and Administrative Staff.
Women are encouraged to apply.
Moreinfo: http://www.adb.org/Employment/International/vacancy.asp?id=ADB-HR-11-0601
